returns in September. Click here to view NATCA's press release on the House budget
resolution. So far, no budget proposal has been produced in the Senate.
NATCA Impact : As a reminder, while both chambers of Congress and the
President have the ability to offer budget proposals, Congress still needs to enact any
budget proposal into legislation and then pass it to become law. The unpopularity of the
President's budget will likely make it even harder to reach spending a nd budget deals
during FY 2018. While budget proposals do not have the force of law, they serve as a
blueprint for the 12 appropriations bills. NATCA will analyze any budget proposal closely
to determine any potential impact on our member pay and benefits. GA continues to
work with members of Congress and their staff on this issue, with a specific focus on
appropriations for the FAA.
LEGISLATIVE WATCHLIST
In addition to executive actions from President Trump, Congress is already working to
advance anti - fe deral employee bills, including those that would attack the use of official
time. Just this past week, there were harmful attempts in both the House and Senate to
gut the use of official time. NATCA fought these proposals and they ultimately did not
advanc e. With Republicans officially in control of the House, Senate, and White House,
these types of proposals that would negatively impact federal employees will continue to
rise. GA staff will continue fighting these proposals.
